Question 1

How is the leadership role and management function associated with operational and strategic planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Articulating the unit philosophy in writing 
B)  Assessing unit resources available for planning 
C)  Developing unit policies and procedures that operationalized unit objectives 
D)  Encouraging subordinates to be involved in policy formation 
A)  Articulating the unit philosophy in writing 
B)  Assessing unit resources available for planning 
C)  Developing unit policies and procedures that operationalized unit objectives 
D)  Encouraging subordinates to be involved in policy formation D

Question 2

Which statement regarding nursing policies and procedures is most important to their successful role in achieving goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  The policies and procedures are created by staff representatives 
B)  All policies and practices are based on current evidence related to practice 
C)  Policy or procedure adoption is dependent upon effective utilization of resources 
D)  100% of the staff adheres to established policies and procedures 100% of the time 
A)  The policies and procedures are created by staff representatives 
B)  All policies and practices are based on current evidence related to practice 
C)  Policy or procedure adoption is dependent upon effective utilization of resources 
D)  100% of the staff adheres to established policies and procedures 100% of the time B

Question 3

How are preactive planners described?

Accepted Answer

A)  They consider and value the past, the present, and future 
B)  They use evolving technologies to accelerate change 
C)  They consider the status quo as a stable environment 
D)  They direct planning in response to a crisis 
A)  They consider and value the past, the present, and future 
B)  They use evolving technologies to accelerate change 
C)  They consider the status quo as a stable environment 
D)  They direct planning in response to a crisis B

Question 4

What is the best definition for the process of planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem oriented 
B)  Short-term goal setting 
C)  Continuous with cyclic evaluation checkpoints 
D)  A long-range needs assessment 
A)  Problem oriented 
B)  Short-term goal setting 
C)  Continuous with cyclic evaluation checkpoints 
D)  A long-range needs assessment

Question 5

Which element influences the nurse executive most heavily when assessing the organization's philosophy for nursing services for possible revision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumer surveys 
B)  Financial resources 
C)  Mission statement 
D)  Policy statements 
A)  Consumer surveys 
B)  Financial resources 
C)  Mission statement 
D)  Policy statements

Question 6

What is represented in a document entitled Fourteen Specific Steps to Successful Intravenous Catheterization at Hospital XYZ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Philosophy 
B)  Mission statement 
C)  Policy 
D)  Procedure 
A)  Philosophy 
B)  Mission statement 
C)  Policy 
D)  Procedure

Question 7

One of the most commonly used tools in health-care organizations is SWOT analysis. What is the definition for S?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal attributes that help an organization achieve its objectives 
B)  Internal attributes that challenge an organization in achieving its objectives 
C)  External conditions that promote achievement of organizational objectives 
D)  External conditions that challenge or threaten the achievement of organizational objectives 
A)  Internal attributes that help an organization achieve its objectives 
B)  Internal attributes that challenge an organization in achieving its objectives 
C)  External conditions that promote achievement of organizational objectives 
D)  External conditions that challenge or threaten the achievement of organizational objectives

Question 8

Which statement is true regarding individual values?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are often modified by parents, peers, and role models throughout life 
B)  They seldom change as a result of life's experiences 
C)  They have little influence on decision making once employed because organizational values eliminate personal values 
D)  They show little variation between nursing managers once they have achieved some level of authority 
A)  They are often modified by parents, peers, and role models throughout life 
B)  They seldom change as a result of life's experiences 
C)  They have little influence on decision making once employed because organizational values eliminate personal values 
D)  They show little variation between nursing managers once they have achieved some level of authority

Question 9

Which statement identifies a characteristic of a planning objective?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a specific time frame for completion 
B)  It is subjectively evaluated on a periodic basis 
C)  It has a100% compliance as a minimum criterion 
D)  It is broad and inclusive in its nature 
A)  It has a specific time frame for completion 
B)  It is subjectively evaluated on a periodic basis 
C)  It has a100% compliance as a minimum criterion 
D)  It is broad and inclusive in its nature

Question 10

What is a characteristic of strategic planning? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Requires managerial expertise in health-care economics 
B)  Should reflect political issues related to health care 
C)  Human resource expertise is required 
D)  Should be based on a planning theory 
A)  Requires managerial expertise in health-care economics 
B)  Should reflect political issues related to health care 
C)  Human resource expertise is required 
D)  Should be based on a planning theory

Question 11

Which factor contributes to the difficulty health-care organizations are having in planning for identified long-term needs? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Government regulations 
B)  Rapidly changing technologies 
C)  Decreased provider autonomy 
D)  Changing population demographics 
A)  Government regulations 
B)  Rapidly changing technologies 
C)  Decreased provider autonomy 
D)  Changing population demographics

Question 12

Place the planning hierarchy in its proper order from top (being 1) to bottom (being 7) represent.

Accepted Answer

A)  Philosophy 
B)  Goals 
C)  Mission statement 
D)  Objectives 
E)  Policies
F) Procedures
G) Rules 
A)  Philosophy 
B)  Goals 
C)  Mission statement 
D)  Objectives 
E)  Policies
F) Procedures
G) Rules

Question 13

Which statement describes an emerging paradigm that is likely to influence strategic planning for health care in the twenty-first century?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced emphasis on cost containment 
B)  Reduced regulatory oversight of health-care organizations 
C)  A shift from interdependence of health-care professionals to greater autonomy 
D)  A movement from client-as-customer to population-as-customer 
A)  Reduced emphasis on cost containment 
B)  Reduced regulatory oversight of health-care organizations 
C)  A shift from interdependence of health-care professionals to greater autonomy 
D)  A movement from client-as-customer to population-as-customer

Question 14

Which is a true statement about planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  All plans should be def ined well so that changes aren't necessary 
B)  Long- and short-range plans should be kept separate so priorities do not become confused 
C)  Objectives and goals must be established before the philosophy is written 
D)  All plans should include reasonable time limits 
A)  All plans should be def ined well so that changes aren't necessary 
B)  Long- and short-range plans should be kept separate so priorities do not become confused 
C)  Objectives and goals must be established before the philosophy is written 
D)  All plans should include reasonable time limits

Question 15

During the process of acquiring values, criteria should be used to assist in clarifying the chosen value. Which is a criterion for a true value? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  It is freely chosen from among alternatives 
B)  It is prized and cherished 
C)  It is positively affirmed 
D)  It is acted upon 
A)  It is freely chosen from among alternatives 
B)  It is prized and cherished 
C)  It is positively affirmed 
D)  It is acted upon

Question 16

Which statement regarding rules is true? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rules should be flexible 
B)  There should be as few rules as possible 
C)  Rules should be changed on a regular basis 
D)  Enforcement of the rules supports staff morale 
A)  Rules should be flexible 
B)  There should be as few rules as possible 
C)  Rules should be changed on a regular basis 
D)  Enforcement of the rules supports staff morale

Question 17

What determines the functions and priorities of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  The organization's mission statement 
B)  The organization's budget 
C)  Consumer satisfaction surveys 
D)  The organization's policy and procedure statements 
A)  The organization's mission statement 
B)  The organization's budget 
C)  Consumer satisfaction surveys 
D)  The organization's policy and procedure statements

Question 18

Which statement concerning the role of the leader-manager in organizational planning is true? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  They need to be future oriented 
B)  They must be willing to take risks 
C)  They must possess human resource management skills 
D)  They need to be prepared to appraise the social climate that affects the organization 
A)  They need to be future oriented 
B)  They must be willing to take risks 
C)  They must possess human resource management skills 
D)  They need to be prepared to appraise the social climate that affects the organization

Question 19

At the unit level, what time frame may be considered long-range planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months 
B)  4 months 
C)  5 months 
D)  6 months 
A)  3 months 
B)  4 months 
C)  5 months 
D)  6 months

Question 20

What is required in a health-care organization philosophy statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Should be evident in a nursing department's decisions, priorities, and behavior 
B)  Has value, even if not implemented, because it provides a picture of what the organization would like to accomplish 
C)  Should reflect the values and priorities of each specific unit manager 
D)  Should be consistent with that of other health care agencies in the area to avoid competition 
A)  Should be evident in a nursing department's decisions, priorities, and behavior 
B)  Has value, even if not implemented, because it provides a picture of what the organization would like to accomplish 
C)  Should reflect the values and priorities of each specific unit manager 
D)  Should be consistent with that of other health care agencies in the area to avoid competition

Exam 7: Organicational Planning

How is the leadership role and management function associated with operational and strategic planning?

Which statement regarding nursing policies and procedures is most important to their successful role in achieving goals?

How are preactive planners described?

What is the best definition for the process of planning?

Which element influences the nurse executive most heavily when assessing the organization's philosophy for nursing services for possible revision?

What is represented in a document entitled Fourteen Specific Steps to Successful Intravenous Catheterization at Hospital XYZ?

One of the most commonly used tools in health-care organizations is SWOT analysis. What is the definition for S?

Which statement is true regarding individual values?

Which statement identifies a characteristic of a planning objective?

What is a characteristic of strategic planning? Select all that apply.

Which factor contributes to the difficulty health-care organizations are having in planning for identified long-term needs? Select all that apply.

Place the planning hierarchy in its proper order from top (being 1) to bottom (being 7) represent.

Which statement describes an emerging paradigm that is likely to influence strategic planning for health care in the twenty-first century?

Which is a true statement about planning?

During the process of acquiring values, criteria should be used to assist in clarifying the chosen value. Which is a criterion for a true value? Select all that apply.

Which statement regarding rules is true? Select all that apply.

What determines the functions and priorities of an organization?

Which statement concerning the role of the leader-manager in organizational planning is true? Select all that apply.

At the unit level, what time frame may be considered long-range planning?

What is required in a health-care organization philosophy statement?

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